As part of NSW Manufacturing Week, a lunch is being held that will feature talks by inspirational women leading the way in the manufacturing industry and pursuing new opportunities in creative thinking, management and technical manufacturing skills.

The annual Women in Manufacturing Lunch is a highlight event of NSW Manufacturing Week 2010. This year's event will explore the role of women in manufacturing today and into the future.

Since the inaugural Women in Manufacturing Lunch in 2005, the sector has changed significantly. Not only have we witnessed traditional practices replaced by new high technology and advanced manufacturing, we have also seen change on the factory floor.

Women today have a stronger presence in managerial and operational roles. With a natural ability for team building, problem solving, negotiation and communication, women thrive in business. This extends to the manufacturing industry and consequently contributes to a more competitive manufacturing sector in NSW.

Join us to hear from exceptional women who lead, influence and contribute to the ever-changing manufacturing industry. RNC Global Projects Managing Director, Diane Dromgold will speak about her experiences in opening up new opportunities, employing innovative concepts and the current and future direction of the industry from her viewpoint.

Carla Geddes from Practicon and Sarah Adams from Business Capability Solutions will also provide an update on the Women in Manufacturing Business Cluster initiative to encourage and support women in this sector.

Connect with like-minded women owners and executives in manufacturing. Meet and learn from other industry professionals, including leading consultants, academics and practitioners.

This event will be held 5 May 2010 at Mount Druitt TAFE, Mount Druitt.

Places are strictly limited, priority will be given to those working in or have a strong connection with the manufacturing sector.

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As part of NSW Manufacturing Week, a free facilitated workshop is being held with members of the NSW Manufacturing Council and other industry stakeholders to provide input on practical support services to encourage and facilitate effective design processes in SME manufacturing firms.

Participants will gain insights from innovative manufacturers who have managed the often difficult design process to successfully develop products and systems, and also designers that have assisted SME manufacturers in this area.

The workshop will be held 4 May 2010 from 8:00am to 12:30pm at the Australian Technology Park, Locomotive Street, Eveleigh.

To register and for more information visit here.

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The Australian Business Arts Foundation (AbaF) is holding a free half day clinic in Sydney that will provide practical advice and tips on dealing with the media.

Topics include:

– Creating a media 'wish list'
– Targeting your media release
– Finding the right angle to pitch to a journalist
– Making the most of the opportunities you get 

The workshop will be 29 April 2010. Places at this workshop are limited so make sure you book well in advance.

The workshops will be presented by experienced journalist and editor Lyndall Crisp who is currently editor of The Australian's monthly business magazine, the deal.
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To book a place visit here.

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IP Australia is holding a workshop in Sydney that will help business owners understand the key elements they need to create and protect a leading brand. Workshop attendees will also receive access to a free consultation with an intellectual property professional upon request.

Over breakfast seminar attendees will explore why some brands are more successful than others; why consumers choose one brand over another and how brands' protect their interests in the modern marketplace.

Key topics for the seminar are:

– Harnessing the benefits of the trade mark system in order to create or evolve a distinctive brand personality;
– Using domain names as a way of enhancing a brand;
– Applying real life strategies to help expand a brand into overseas markets;
– Identifying key ownership considerations for brand managers;
– Implementing strategies to deal with direct competitors and maintain brand integrity.

The workshop will be held by Tim Pethick, founder of Nudie juice, and Shane Radbone, former CEO of Wendy's. For speaker biographies visit here.

The workshop will be held in Sydney on 24 February 2010 from 7:30am to 10:30am.

Participation costs $45.00 (including GST and booking fee).

For more information and to register visit here.

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Australian Anthill is bringing the seminar Online Marketing by Design to Sydney. The event will feature four Australian leaders in the areas of online marketing and design and follows on from the sold-out event held in Melbourne in November.

Success in online marketing requires excellence in two areas – an understanding of the ‘purpose’ and ‘personality’ of any given project. The Online Marketing by Design seminar will draw on the experiences of real business owners and determine what constitutes well designed and commercially effective online marketing.

Topics covered are:
– How to create online promotions to facilitate commercial outcomes.
– How to understand and commercially exploit new social media tools.
– How to measure and monitor success at achieving these outcomes.

The details of speakers and the venue will be announced shortly.

The seminar will take place at 6:00pm on 2 February 2010.

Tickets cost $60.00 per person or $45.00 a head when you are booking for a team.

For more information and to book visit here.

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